And they're still doing it.
Grrr.
We took out SD14.
Offered to pay for her 3D movie - she said "No, thank you. I am very grateful that you're offering, and for taking me here, but I prefer paying for this myself. Thanks again"
Okay, whatever, pay for it.
So while she was looking for a seat, me and BF agreed that he asks her about the behaviour but later,when she gets more comfortable.
During the movie she hasn't said a word, only got up once to get popcorn, first offered both of us then she had some. She payed for that too,and even though we offered to give her money she wouldn't take it. Again with the thanksi'mgratefulbutno shit. Whatever , pay for it too.
When the movie was done, we asked where does she want to go now,and she said home. (I was annoyed..ugh) But BF asked why doesn't she stay out with us a bit more,that hed like that, etc..So she said something like "If you insist, I will stay. Thank you for taking me out."
So we sat in a cafe, and not just that she wouldn't let us pay for her, she even offered to pay our bill too. Something like "You were kind to take me here, so I would like to do something nice for you - I'd like to pay your bill" But BF and I didn't let her. So he asked her where did the change come from,what's up with the behaviour,and she said "Me and sister were rude to you and Vikki, so we decided it's time for a change. Our behaviour was not appropriate and we are very sorry for that. We are trying to be polite, kind, and to think of others, not just us. So we will take any chance to do a favor to you two, we will take less and give more. " Then she smiled and stared at her father, and said something along those lines "Since you have always took our wishes into consideration, respected our choices, we decided to respect yours too. We're being kind. Do you see something wrong with that?" But she said that in a rather sarcastic, mean tone.
So he said there's nothing wrong, of course, with being kind and polite,but they're taking it too far and being awkward.
So she said something like " father, you and Vikki pointed our that our behaviour was not appropriate. It wasn't. So we changed, for the better, didn't we? We're respectful, kind, polite, we offer to do favors..I see no problem with our behaviour." (I don't think I got every word like she said it but that's basically it)
So she just stared at him and he stared back at her,and honestly, I couldn't even decode his look. Shocked, hurt, without a word to say.. I don't know. So sad to see. She looked kind of angry.
So then she said something like "If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to go home now. I'm a bit tired"
So we took her home.
Then SD17 - she wouldn't even talk that much. We were at a restaurant so she just stared at the menu, then ate, than stared at the wall poiting out how pretty the wall color is. wtf.
He asked her too about the behaviour - she said something like "You wanted us to be polite to you and Vikki. So we are, father." And she wouldn't talk about it more. We tried but she basically said that it was BF's wish and now it's like that. He wanted it, he should be happy. Something like that. She said she doesn't want to discuss it any further because it won't bring us anywhere - he made his choice. She payed for her bill too. Wanted to pay our bill as well. Even offered to pay for part of the gas.
Then she also wanted to go.
They used to say "dad", never ever ever FATHER, and now..wtf. I'm waiting to hear them call him Mister -Lastname-.
He's hurt,and I'm shocked.
Before they were so close , but now? it's like they're having a business negotiation,not a talk with their father.
I'm just shocked,and it hurts me so bad to see him suffer because of those little....ugh
WE DID NOTHING BAD TO THEM! I just want us to be happy,and them to be normal kids:(
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i want to bite off a bunny's
i want to bite off a bunny's head
And they're succeeding in
And they're succeeding in hurting him.. I just hate this.
I know.. I could never
I know.. I could never imagine them being like this.. If there was an award..
They're definitely getting to their dad, and that's what's getting to me. I could get over them not liking me and being ice cold to me, but he's their father. I can't even begin to imagine how he feels..And it hurts me to know he's hurt. It's the worst part.
I hope they will grow
I hope they will grow warmer,this is sad to even look at.
Yes, she payed for it. She
Yes, she payed for it. She wanted to pay for ours too!
I don't know what our next step is. He's so lost, he's sitting and he's so down,won't talk to me, won't do anything..It's killing him,and that's killing me.
I have no idea what to do.
I want to thank you all for
I want to thank you all for your replies. It means so much to me that I'm getting help and support.
I think its time to pull out
I think its time to pull out the big guns, they want proper, oh my they would get it. If you cant beat them at their own game I would join them. Be sickeningly sweet like stepford wife sweet. They want leave it to beaver, they woukd get leave it to beaver, that or I simply wouldnt change a bit....ignore it
Oh I want to do it, I do..
Oh I want to do it, I do..
but BF says he wants a solution, not to play their "childish" games. I do want to play their games...but uhhh
Your husband is right. They
Your husband is right.
They are young, and immature. So they're playing a game, let them. Atleast they aren't being brats!!
Just be kind to them. SHOW them that you are mature and loving, despite how they treat you.
That is a GREAT parent, IMO. One that sets an EXAMPLE no matter how they are tested.
I was wondering how a 14 year
I was wondering how a 14 year old got money for an evening out if all of the adults in her life were on your side...
I was thinking that! Say,
I was thinking that! Say, "Thanks so much for your offer!" and ask if she has enough for dessert.
I totally agree with sue.
I totally agree with sue. This is a carefully orchestrated attempt to break the two of you. My SD pulled the same shit for a while. Want to know how that turned out? DH begging SD to be "real" and talk to him, "for the love of God, tell me what I did wrong, sweetie!!"
That was the cue she was waiting for all along. She ended up going off on a diatribe about how she felt like she didn't know her daddy anymore, was shocked at what he'd "become", and how he was just "my robot". This wasn't her trying to come to terms with divorce, as BM and DH were never married and hadn't been together since SD was one. This was totally BM working behind the scenes, telling SD that if her father continued to "choose" me (at that time we were expecting our second child and had been together for almost thirteen years), then SD needed to "just let him go". BM had a pretty good argument for it, tapped right into all of SD's deepest fears and insecurities, telling SD that we were "replacing" her with a newer model. I mean, wasn't it obvious that was what was happening, since SD had been behaving perfectly, and it still wasn't enough for DH? "See, no matter what you do, your father will always find something wrong with you". We found out what that whole ruse was about after BM kicked SD out and she came to live with us.
I really don't know what advice to give, other than just keep being real, and don't trust BM. She is totally behind this. No way could a 14-year-old come up with this without BM and sister's help. I know it's painful, but this is not your issue, you didn't cause it, and the only thing you can do is wait it out. No one can keep this up forever, they'll explode at some point. It's definitely time to stop trusting BM and going to her with your concerns. She is NOT going to help...she's going to use any info you give to compound the issues.
I skipped on past most
I skipped on past most comments but caught sues, just as I said this is mom's game they are playing, I've seen it and dad and his new wife couldn't take it they just kept being nice till they wanted to scream.
I think their dad had a nervous breakdown hit his youngest dd hard several times screaming at her to act normal. BM jumped on it dd called the cops, BM sent him to jail he lost custody, his house, his job and his wife. Counseling now!
Omg!!! I totally see it
Omg!!! I totally see it too!!! BM coached them to act like this. Sweet as pie to your face but backstabbing you all the way. Pretty much BM is having the girls to say they will pay for their own- its the "old family" paying to be around his "new family". Thats the big divide!!!! Your BM is pure psyco!!!!! Shes taught them will " hes moved on, he has a new family now". Blah blah blah. Ewww. Just ewwww.
Please don't try to get back
Please don't try to get back at them, despite what some readers are suggesting. I don't mean not letting them pay for themselves, LOL I think that's a good idea and it may teach them not to play games.
I mean don't act "icily polite" back to them or however it was put.
Just be yourselves. Be kind and loving (don't let them walk on you, they still need to be obedient)
Just be kind. Set an example. Don't let their ridiculous behavior change the way you guys parent them.
I totally agree that you
I totally agree that you should take them up on their offer to pay. Just make sure to act like you believe they're sincere. "Oh, that's so sweet. If you insist." Something like that.